This data collection examines race relations in New York
City. Respondents were asked to name the most important black leader in
New York City and to give their opinions on whether income and living
conditions were getting better or worse for most blacks and whether
there was more or less anti-white/anti-black feeling among members of
the other race. In addition, respondents were asked if they agreed or
disagreed with these statements: 1) The police and the courts treat
blacks as f... (more info)

This data collection examines race relations in New York
City. Respondents were asked to name the most important black leader in
New York City and to give their opinions on whether income and living
conditions were getting better or worse for most blacks and whether
there was more or less anti-white/anti-black feeling among members of
the other race. In addition, respondents were asked if they agreed or
disagreed with these statements: 1) The police and the courts treat
blacks as fairly as they treat whites, 2) If blacks tried harder they
could be just as well off as whites, 3) Discrimination has unfairly
held blacks down but many problems today are brought on by blacks
themselves, and 4) Blacks have been held back because Jews control the
educational system in the city. Additional topics covered include the
Howard Beach incident in which several white youths were found guilty
of manslaughter in the death of a black youth, the selection of the
black educator Richard Green as chancellor of the city schools, and the
respondent's opinion of several public figures. Background information
on respondents includes religion, race, sex, and borough of residence.

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